All comments should be sent to BBTRS@usace.army.mil (NOT to the project manager)

Within each of the 3-hour public meetings will be three (3) presentations, on the half hour. So someone interested in attending can come at 5, 6 or 7:00pm. There will be exhibits around the room to look at, and then the Corps will give a presentation at 5:30pm, 6:30pm, and 7:30pm.

Anyone who wants to comment can pick up a comment card at the meeting, submit by email to BBTRS@usace.army.mil or mail to the Corps in Galveston as per the notice.

Residents of Texas's 7th congressional district faced and are still facing some of the most devastating effects of Hurricane Harvey. Join our conversation about next steps, assistance, plans, and applying lessons learned to help neighbors here and across the country.

Update received March 18 from Matt Lopez, Harris County Flood Control District:

This week, construction signage will be installed advising that Harris County Flood Control District construction on linear stormwater detention between Eldridge Parkway and Dairy Ashford Road will begin on or about April 9, 2019, and that the area will be closed to the public for the duration of construction. Construction will occur throughout the south bank of Buffalo Bayou in three areas where detention compartments are being built.

We appreciate your ongoing participation in community conversations regarding the continuing improvements the Flood Control District is undertaking in the Buffalo Bayou watershed. Thank you in advance for sharing this information within your organization and area HOAs.

Attached is an image showing the location of the detention compartments, and the construction notice which was mailed to more than 2,500 households in January 2019. Below we have outlined a few points which we hope will be helpful to you in addressing any questions you receive from neighbors:

Tree Relocation – Precinct 3 has identified 17 trees for relocation. If you see activity in the area before April 9, it is likely this relocation project. These trees are part of a program to relocate native trees to the Environmental Education Center at John Paul Landing Park.

Clearing – Trees and brush will be removed primarily in the three areas where detention compartments will be built. There also may be some limited tree removal for construction access purposes.

Tree Buffers - Plans for the area include preserving a tree buffer where possible between the detention compartments and adjacent private property, and also preserving some trees and vegetation at the water’s edge. After construction, opportunities for reforestation around the construction area will be coordinated by Harris County Precinct 3, which will continue to maintain the property as part of Terry Hershey Park.

Construction Access - Construction equipment will access the work area via public easements and the City of Houston Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment Plant. The contractor will use heavy construction equipment such as dump trucks, excavators and bulldozers to remove trees, vegetation and excavated soil. Motorists are urged to be alert to truck traffic when passing near construction access points.

Trail and Footpath Closures - All trails and footpaths on the south bank of Buffalo Bayou between Eldridge and Dairy Ashford will be closed as needed for public safety for the duration of this project. When visiting Terry Hershey Park, the public is encouraged to enjoy all open sections, to respect warning signs and trail closures, and to avoid construction equipment.

Public input on the project – In 2018, more than 900 people from the project area participated in a survey about this project. When asked to indicate their highest concern of a) reducing flooding in the area, b) protecting forest, and c) recreational amenities, 68% of those surveyed identified reducing flooding as their highest concern.

From City of Houston Public Works Department (via Energy Corridor District)

Beginning Monday, February 25th, Dairy Ashford Road will be reduced to one lane in each direction in order to complete critical utility work at the intersection with Memorial Drive, and is planned to be completed by Thursday, March 28th.

Future intermittent, short-duration, off-peak lane closures will be necessary to complete minor work in the intersection.

We appreciate your ongoing participation in community conversations regarding Harris County Flood Control District activities in the Buffalo Bayou watershed, and we want to make you aware of the attached mailing which has been delivered to residents in your area.

As you probably are aware, beginning in late January, weather permitting and pending final approvals, the Flood Control District will begin construction on linear stormwater detention compartments along the south bank of Buffalo Bayou between Eldridge Parkway and Dairy Ashford Road.

The attached mailer we hope will provide residents with the information they need to better understand the need for this project, as well as what to expect regarding construction and closures in Terry Hershey Park and surrounding neighborhoods.

We know you will receive questions about the mailing and subsequent construction, and we would be pleased to work with you to ensure you have all of the information you need before, during and after construction.

Please don’t hesitate to contact us if you have any questions or need someone from the Flood Control District to speak to residents in your area.

Please be informed of the planned roadway closure that is scheduled to take place at Eldridge Pkwy. & Memorial Dr. Eldridge Pkwy. (southbound only) will be restricted to one lane from November 26, 2018 through December 14, 2018. Houston Public Works is recommending that all non-local traffic detour through HW6 or Dairy Ashford Rd. to avoid anticipated delays.

Memorial Super Neighborhoodmemorialsn16@gmail.comroadwayclosureoneldridgepkwy1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/memorialsnv2/41572057452628006852018-08-15T11:44:01.789Z2018-08-15T11:52:04.672Z2018-08-15T11:52:02.735ZNon-Profit Mow Down Program

Via Mark Kirschke, Communication Director, City Council District G

The City of Houston has a Mow Down Program that pays non-profit organizations $50 each time they mow down a weeded lot. Because it costs approximately $300 to have a city contractor do the same work, this provides the city a cost savings, and at the same time provides some income to a non-profit.

The Department of Neighborhoods is working hard in the month of August to recruit eligible Non-Profit 501 (c) (3) or (4) status community partners to join the Mow Down program. Their goal is have at least 10 active Non-profit Organizations in each council district to assist in cleaning up and maintaining our neighborhoods one lot at a time. If you know of any non-profit that would be interested in the Mow Down Program, please email usand we will hook you up with the program.

Attached is a flyer and details about a town hall State Rep Jim Murphy is hosting next Tuesday, June 5th. Contact Jason Briggs from Murphy's office at 512-463-0514 for any questions.

FEMA has agreed to come to west Houston for an open house/town hall event to answer any remaining questions folks may have about NFIP flood claims, the NFIP appeals process, and to provide information on insurance going forward ahead of the upcoming hurricane season. The event will be 5p-8p on Tuesday, June 5th at Memorial Church of Christ, 900 Echo Ln., Houston, TX.

FEMA will be available to:

answer general flood insurance claims questions (what items are/aren't covered, information about Increased Cost of Compliance Coverage and how to request it, how to file an appeal with FEMA, how to read your policy)

field inquiries over policies and communicate them directly to policyholder's carriers

provide information about preparing for the upcoming hurricane season and how to purchase flood insurance

FEMA will not be:

adjudicating appeals

determining coverage or making recommendations for payment

selling flood insurance

We will have remarks from local elected officials, presentations by FEMA staff, an open Q&A for general questions about the claims process, and opportunities for attendees to visit directly with FEMA staff about their specific issues. Please call us at 512-463-0514 if you have any questions about this event.

The Administration just informed us that the special called joint TTI and RNA committee meeting to discuss Chapter 19 revisions has been postponed from Monday, March 19 to Wednesday, March 21 at 2:00 p.m. The item will NOT appear on the March 21 Council Agenda, but will appear on March 28 (and likely be tagged until April 4). The administration JUST provided us with the attached data analysis in connection with the Chapter 19 revisions. The Chronicle reported that this information was provided to Council last Friday, but that was not true (in fact, they just updated their article to note that due to Administration staff error, this was NOT provided to council). We received it in the last 10 minutes for the first time. Please post/blast/share as you see fit.

December 18 - Jeff Lindner from the Harris County Flood Control District

January 22 - Robert "Skip" Richter from Harris County Horticulture Extension

Meeting dates for the remainder of 2018 are February 26, March 26, April 23, May 21, June 25, no meeting in July, August 27, September 24, October 22, November 19 and December 17.

All meetings are 6:30-8:00 pm and held at United Methodist Church West Campus (The Gate), 13194 Memorial Memorial Drive.

Memorial Super Neighborhoodmemorialsn16@gmail.comupcomingmeetings1http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/memorialsnv2/86759951783826173262017-11-11T21:51:59.767Z2017-11-11T21:51:59.790Z2017-11-11T21:51:59.713ZCorrection: Next meeting is November 20

Dear Members,

The next meeting date listed at the bottom of the October Agenda was incorrect. The November meeting will be on Monday the 20th. City of Houston Fire Chief Pena will be our guest speaker covering the Fire House 57 temporary closure and other topics. Looking forward to seeing you there.

The City of Houston administration is now indicating they are picking up storm debris based on 311 call volume, NOT on worst first, or anything that is needs based, or recognizes the sanitary sewer overflows that has inundated the west side’s debris.

Our office has a simple ask for every single constituent: call 311; give them your address and tell them your storm debris needs to be picked up. Please share this request in every way you think appropriate (website, email blasts, bulletin board, even put it up on Next Door; if you see your neighbor, ask them to call 311); mark your outreach EMERGENCY OR URGENT. If they want call volume, it is now incumbent on every District G constituent to give them call volume. Remember, you can call 3-1-1, email 311@houstontx.gov, use the start phone app, or go online at www.houston311.org.

Memorial Super Neighborhoodmemorialsn16@gmail.comhaveeveryonecall3-1-11http://sites.google.com/feeds/content/site/memorialsnv2/19171763878820977982017-09-04T12:05:28.949Z2017-09-04T12:05:28.978Z2017-09-04T12:05:28.923ZPlease Limit Use of Water Until Further Notice

From Greg Travis, Houston City Council Member, District G

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

RESIDENTS IN IMPACTED AREAS ARE ASKED TO PLEASE LIMIT USE OF WATER UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE:

City of Houston Water's West District and Turkey Creek Wastewater Treatment plants provide sanitary sewer services to areas in zip codes 77024, 77041, 77043, 77055, 77077, 77079, 77080, and 77094. Areas which are impacted by this notice are highlighted on the map below, all of which have been flooded.

Residents in these impacted areas are asked to please help Houston Water conserve resources by NOT flushing or using extra water for showers, baths, laundry, dishes or toilets until further notice. Houston Water is actively working to repair services. Updated information will be posted to www.houstonemergency.org, www.Facebook.com/HoustonPWE

Announcement from Council Member Greg Travis regarding grant application process being formulated by the City.

Dear Friends and Neighbors:

The City of Houston, in partnership with the Texas Water Development Board, would like to submit a grant application on behalf of interested homeowners to the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) for Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA). This grant will request funds to elevate flood-prone homes.

In order to be eligible for a grant, homeowners must have flood insurance from FEMA's National Flood Insurance Program, the flood insurance must be effective at the time the grant application is submitted and be maintained throughout the grant process, and the cost to raise your home must be less than the estimated amount of future flood claim payments.

The deadline for homeowners to submit their information to the City of Houston is Friday, August 25, 2017 at 5 pm.

Celebrate the power of the pedal at the Energy Corridor’s 13th annual Bike to Work Day. Cyclists of all ages and abilities will enjoy music, a free breakfast, giveaways, raffle prizes and fun!

Event Description:

The Energy Corridor District will host its 13th annual Bike to Work Day event on Thursday, May 18th from 6:30-7:30am. Designated Bicycle Champions will ride with groups along popular routes to the celebration at Terry Hershey Park gazebo where participants can enjoy a complimentary breakfast, music, giveaways, raffle prizes and fun.

For those new to bicycle commuting or unsure of the best route, visit www.energycorridor.org/biketoworkday to explore routes, download maps, review rules of the road, safety tips, and more. RSVP online for the event and indicate the route you’d like to join. Don’t see a route that matches yours? Let us know and we’ll work to start a new one! Experienced cyclists are encouraged to lead others on existing routes, or start their own route.

Unfortunately, active
construction sites within open park space have led to dangerous
situations involving pedestrians and bike riders on a daily basis. To
minimize these risks moving forward, Terry Hershey Park will be
partially closed
for the duration of HCFCD’s construction project.

Closure in the repair area
is effective immediately and will last until bank stabilization repairs
are complete. Harris County Constables will be patrolling the closed
area and issuing citations to trespassers.

Please refer to the
attached information sheet for details regarding this closure, and share
with your distribution list. If there are questions not addressed by
the information sheet, please feel free to contact us directly at 713-684-4040 or ProjectCommunications@hcfcd.org

These workshops are open to the public and are geared to home owners who
would like to learn more about the appraisal process and tools
available to them that may help reduce their property tax bills, such as
homestead exemptions and appraisal protests.

The District G Capital Improvement Plan ("CIP") meeting will be held Tuesday, March 7, 2017, from 7:00 P.M. to 8:30 P.M. in the Paul Revere Middle School Auditorium, located at 10502 Briar Forest Drive, 77042.

The City of Houston invites residents to participate in the annual CIP process. The meetings afford residents an opportunity to hear from city officials about CIP projects in their district, ask questions, voice concerns and provide input regarding community improvements and services. To view the city's adopted Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2017-2021, please visit http://www.houstontx.gov/cip/index.html

Constituents are invited to arrive at 6:30 P.M. and visit one-on-one with PWE representatives regarding current or planned CIP Projects. There will also be a number of other organizations with a table who will be providing constituents with relevant information (e.g., The Energy Corridor District, the Westchase District, etc.). Mayor Sylvester Turner will attend the CIP meeting and provide updates on important city issues.

The city will provide reasonable accommodations to citizens with disabilities and special needs by request in advance of the meeting date. To request accommodations, call the Department of Neighborhoods at 832-393-0955 at least three days before the meeting.

The
Nottingham Task Force has met with City of Houston experts who
recommend that we continue to gather support for the Nottingham Task
Force Plan. This includes initiating a motion at the December Meeting to
ask the Memorial Super Neighborhood 16 members to vote in support of
the Nottingham community's plan concerning Kirkwood. The experts shared
that PWE will take this vote of support as evidence of more support than
the previous vote by MSN 16. We ask that this request be added to the
December agenda. We have also been advised that this motion should be
approved before the end of the year. The community plans a letter
writing campaign to the Mayor but we must have followed all of the
pre-steps so that our request will be taken seriously.

This motion is requested by David Mandery (Nottingham Civic Association) and Fran Marintsch (Nottingham IV HOA).